Recent big band releases on CD and DVD AND recommendations, sometimes things pass you by, I try to catch a few ........

News of big bands released on CD and DVD and miscellaneous comment/advice that could be of interest to collectors.

Third World Love : New Blues, Album Review

Third World Love is a jazz quartet who has gained a solid reputation both as an exciting touring act and as talented studio band worldwide. The experienced outfit is able to get the best out of the classic co-ordinates of some of the best jazz...

MORE BIG BAND RELEASES VOL TWO

This is volume two of my big band release facility. So your interest in new releases and re-isssues of big band CDs and DVDs can be addressed. Also, whenever I can I offer related information of interest I will add it.

Chicago Luxury Hotel -Palmer House History

This article tells about the Palmer House in Chicago which houses the famous Empress Room. This is a restaurant that featured the great old bands and singers. See a copy of one of the old menus with the low prices of yesteryear.

Mexico - Music and Bands - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

This article is about the wonderful music heard during the Cinco de Mayo festival. Several bands from Mexico are featured with videos and the history of music from Mexico is also discussed. Carlos Santana and Charo are featured.

JEFF HAMILTON

Possibly the finest drummer of the era, a biography that may encourage you to explore this fine jazz musician's career.

TOM KUBIS STORY

Swing Music Not The Thing In Nazi Germany

The Swing Kids were cool! Well, to you and me and all who love freedom of choice they were cool. They had the right idea but wrong country and wrong time. They were mostly in their late teens or early twenties and came from middle class families....

Rosemary Clooney-Life's Lessons

A troubled life with a melting voice - Rosemary Clooney

I Met Grace - A Black Diamond

This entertainer nearly lost the chance to touch the lives of millions globally, because she was almost murdered before she was born - by Al Capone.